Godzilla Minus One‘s Best Visual Effects Oscar win prompts heartfelt responses from filmmakers John Carpenter and Guillermo del Toro. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, Godzilla Minus One brings the titular monster back to his roots, following the creature as he attacks post-war Japan. The film, which earned glowing reviews from critics, took home the Best Visual Effects Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards last night.
Reacting to Godzilla Minus One‘s Oscar win, Carpenter and del Toro take to social media, celebrating the creature feature’s monumental achievement. Read their reactions below:
“Incredible! GODZILLA MINUS ONE wins an Academy Awards for special effects. In my lifetime. Fantastic!” writes Carpenter.
“Oscar Winner Godzilla,” writes del Toro, “I feel so moved.“
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